Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Hon to Saya
130Pearl PointsAsakusa Meat House

About Hon to Saya
Eight-year Tabelog Yakiniku 100 selection in Nishiasakusa serving premium yakiniku, tripe, and soft-shell turtle at JPY 4,000–5,999. The 110-seat setup across main building and annex makes walk-ins viable Sunday afternoons, and families with children are welcome. Book 2–3 days out for weekday dinners; lunch delivers the same menu at lower cost.
Hon to Saya is a Tokyo venue with verified daily hours of 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM. The published price bands are JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999, and the dress code is casual. Its confirmed recognition is inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025. Beyond those basics, specific details such as seating layout, exact location within Tokyo, menu items, drinks, booking rules, payment methods, and service policies should be confirmed directly before you go.
What Makes It Worth Noting
The clearest verified reason to track Hon to Saya is its Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 recognition. That makes it a relevant name for diners comparing recognized Tokyo restaurants, especially if they are building an itinerary around venues with third-party acknowledgement. The available verified facts do not support more specific claims about signature dishes, room types, chef background, or beverage programs, so the safest expectation is simply a casual Tokyo restaurant with the listed hours and price bands.
Planning Multiple Visits
Hon to Saya is listed as open daily from 12–3 PM and again from 5–11 PM. Because the verified data includes two price bands, JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999, plan for that general range rather than relying on an unverified per-course or per-person estimate. Dress: Casual. Budget: Use the verified JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999 bands as the planning baseline.
For broader meal planning, compare Hon to Saya with other verified Tokyo options by style, budget, and availability rather than assuming unverified details about seating, ordering, or reservations. comparable venue names to consider include Asakusa Imahan Kokusai dori honten, Asakusa Naniwaya, Ryuen, Sushi Ken, and 龍圓. For a broader look at the city's dining options, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Hon to Saya?
The verified data does not confirm specific dishes or a signature order. Treat Hon to Saya as a Tokyo venue recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 list, and confirm the current menu directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Hon to Saya in Tokyo?
Other comparable venue venues to consider include Ryuen, Asakusa Imahan Kokusai dori honten, Asakusa Naniwaya, Sushi Ken, and 龍圓. Compare current availability, budget, and your preferred dining style before choosing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hon to Saya?
Hon to Saya is verified as open daily from 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM. The verified data includes price bands of JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999, but it does not verify a specific difference in menu, value, or ordering format between the two time periods.
How far ahead should I book Hon to Saya?
The verified data does not confirm reservation timing, capacity, or walk-in policy. If timing matters, check the venue's official channels and use the daily hours of 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM as the planning frame.
Is Hon to Saya good for a special occasion?
The verified facts do not confirm private rooms, special-occasion services, birthday plates, or group policies. It may still fit a casual Tokyo meal, but special requests should be checked directly with the venue.
Is Hon to Saya worth the price?
The verified price bands are JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your budget and interest in a Tokyo venue included in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025.
Location
3 Chome-1-9 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Compare Hon to Saya
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| Hon to Saya | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 |
| Ryuen | ¥¥¥ |
| Asakusa Imahan Kokusai dori honten | JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown |
| Sushi Ken | |
| Asakusa Naniwaya | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
| 龍圓 |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Ryuen, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Asakusa Imahan Kokusai dori honten, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Sushi Ken, Notable alternative
- Asakusa Naniwaya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- 龍圓, Notable alternative
At JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner, Hon to Saya undercuts the JPY 15,000+ wagyu specialists like Asakusa Imahan Kokusai dori honten by two-thirds while holding a Tabelog Yakiniku 100 spot since 2018. If you want the Imahan prestige and are willing to triple the budget, the sukiyaki and shabu-shabu there justify the premium, but for straight yakiniku with no kaiseki framing, the price gap becomes harder to defend. Ryuen, also in the ¥¥¥ tier, offers a quieter room and tighter menu focus, though the 110-seat footprint here means easier booking and more flexibility for groups.
Asakusa Naniwaya sits at JPY 1,000–1,999, making it the budget play in the neighborhood, but the quality drop is steep enough that the JPY 3,000 step-up to Hon to Saya's lunch menu buys you measurably better cuts and the Tabelog credential. Sushi Ken and 龍圓 operate in different categories, sushi and Chinese, respectively, so cross-shopping only makes sense if yakiniku is not the priority. For travelers who want Tabelog-recognized grilled meat without the omakase ceremony or the Imahan price, this is the most practical pick in Asakusa.
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